An award-winning photojournalist for 39 years, Clayborn Benson was instrumental in significantly breaking barriers for African Americans in photojournalism. Throughout his career, Benson covered many prominent stories in the Milwaukee area. Retired...

Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

A life-long Milwaukee resident, Senator Lena Taylor is serving her second term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 4th Senate District, including Wauwatosa, Glendale, and the northern portions of the City of Milwaukee, where she and her...

Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The first twelve years of Ferne Caulker-Bronson's life were spent in Sierra Leaone's capital Freetown, which is located within West Africa. She then spent three years in an English boarding school and completed her last year of High School at...

Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

G. Spencer Coggs, a former health inspector, has served as a prominent member of the Democratic Political Party in Wisconsin for some time. A state representative for 20 years, Coggs won the 2003 Senate recall election for Milwaukee’s sixth...

Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

As a Korean war veteran and boxing champion, Robert Harris Jr., has accomplished much in his life. Harris' years of service as a teacher and coach within the Milwaukee Public School System resonate the most with him and to those he has reached. In...

Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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